JOB DESCRIPTION

The Clinical Research Coordinator 1 coordinates the overall day-to-day management of our studies in which the Principal Investigator for these studies is David Meltzer, MD, PhD. The Clinical Research Coordinator will be assigned to at least one of the studies but there may be opportunities to cross train on multiple studies. Responsibilities would include consenting patients, interviewing patients at multiple periods of the study, community outreach, educating patients, forming relationships with community members and clinical staff, and collecting data. The Clinical Research Coordinator will also be responsible for managing a team of undergraduate research assistants whose primary responsibility are interviewing patients and data collection. May also participate in other research roles, such as literature reviews and manuscript preparation.

Primary Responsibilities will include: consenting patients, interviewing patients after patients are discharged, overseeing research assistants, and collecting data. completion of the case report form, and adverse event reports. Maintains accurate and complete documentation of signed informed consent, relevant IRB approvals, source documentation, Case Report Forms (CRF's), drug dispensing logs, and study related communication. Plans and coordinates patient schedule for study procedures, return visits, and study treatment schedules. Ensures Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) are implemented and documented in accordance to study sponsor, primary investigator, and regulatory agency specifications. Prepares and maintains protocol submissions and revisions. Educates patients about study procedures to be performed, visit schedule, what to report between and during visits, and potential side effects. Performs assessments at visits and monitors for adverse events. Organizes and attends site visits from sponsors and other relevant study meetings. May recruit and interview potential study patients. May obtain, possess, and transport specimens to appropriate laboratory according to established aseptic techniques.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or status as an individual with disability.

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity / Disabled / Veterans Employer.

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